The Coalition, Inc.
Friday July 20, 2012 / “Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration” Volume 6, Number 42
The Coalition, Inc. Board of Directors
Gary R. Adams (President/CEO), John E. Churchville (Treasurer),
Members:
Abu Mashkuwr Naadim Abdulkhabir, Josephine Blow, Stanley Daniels, Nijah Famous, Lansana Koroma, Abdul Malik Raheem, Lewis Williams
Table of content
For Our Children … 02
This Week … 03
Employment and Training Opportunities … 05
Health Matters …05
Green Piece … 06
Grants, Scholarships & Instruction… 07
SpotLight … 07
Arts for Awareness … 08
Coming Up …09
Computers and Technology … 11
A Hand Up … 12
Word-of-the-Week … 13
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“Those who are born with the possession of knowledge are the highest class of men. Those who learn and readily gain possession of knowledge are the next. Those who are dull and stupid, and yet manage to learn are another
class next to these. As to those who are dull and stupid and yet do not learn—they are the lowest of the people. But, Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.”
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I recently went to a new doctor and noticed he was located in something called the Professional Building. I felt better right away. -George Carlin
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One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
Lao Tzu
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It is our uniqueness that gives freshness and vitality to a relationship.
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"Use what talent you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best." - Henry Van Dyke
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We will be spotlighting members and organizations weekly, if you wish to have your organization spotlighted, forward to us information on your primary mission, your current projects and/or how you would want other members of The Coalition to be involved. Many of us are already being a support to one another, but there is plenty of room for improvement.
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"If two men on the same job agree all the time, then one is useless. If they disagree all the time, both are useless." - Darryl F. Zanuck
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"If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." - Henry Ford
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Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s Korner!
A doctor and a lawyer were talking at a party.
Their conversation was constantly interrupted by people describing their ailments and asking the doctor for free medical advice.
After an hour of this, the exasperated doctor asked the lawyer, “What do you do to stop people from asking you for legal advice when you’re out of the office?”
“I give it to them,” replied the lawyer, “and then I send them a bill.”
The doctor was shocked, but agreed to give it a try.
The next day, still feeling slightly guilty, the doctor prepared the bills.
When he went to place them in his mailbox, he found a bill from the lawyer.
(Kathy Parsons is a regular contributor.)
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If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved and never will achieve its full potential, that word would be "meetings." – Dave Barry
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"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius
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Mediocrity means always getting along with the world and with others. - Madu
WORD-OF-THE-WEEK
robustious \roh-BUHS-chuhs\ Boisterous; vigorous; Coarse; rough; crude. / Greetings Coalition Family!
“… as good as any white man.”
As arrogant, misapplied, misleading an oxymoron as historically possible.
Many of us have heard this phrase, meant to inspire and motivate, meant to dissolve barriers and free the mind from limitations real and imagined. But good is a term difficult to apply to the documented atrocities of the colonialists, crusaders, and purveyors of Christianity.
Some say that one of the benefits of colonization was the spread of Christianity. The same Christianity that ‘governs’ the most aggressive nations on the planet, the only nations to date to develop and employ the use of weapons of mass destruction, germ warfare and perpetual religious persecution. Even Adolph Hitler was a Christian who espoused the theory of an ‘Aryan Christ’.
But here in the u.s., birthplace of freedom and the cradle of liberty, the good brought here was the civilization of the aboriginal peoples, the gentrification of their lands and the creation of a ‘pass’ system for them to move freely across false boundaries. More good was done when they rescued and employed ignorant savages from Africa. In addition this country has been about the business of waging the ‘good wars’ for more than 2/3 of its existence. The good chemical science that has been responsible for the creation of more pestilence then it can find a cure for. The good political system is responsible for oppression around the world under the guise of spreading democracy, and the powerful economic system, admired the world over, is based on trinkets and shiny stones and is presently bankrupt.
We all like the thought of being good, but personally, I aspire to compete on a much higher level than the standards set by those who would have the world believe that they function on a higher level of spirituality to be admired by all. Ed.
"The biggest weapon in the hands of the oppressors is the minds of the oppressed." Steve Biko
“We each hold a piece to the puzzle.” – Dr. John Elliott Churchville
“Communicate… Cooperate… Collaborate”
FOR OUR CHILDREN
“It is easier to build children than it is to repair men.”…Frederick DouglassMid summer and education plans have to start being made for the up coming year.
On the new and improved CAP4Kids website, , under the Education tab, you will find subsections on the following topics:
Kindergarten/Pre K Resources
Bullying Resources
College Prep/Scholarships
Tutoring
Out-of-school youth resources
Teen Parenting resources and Miscellaneous
You can view and print out each subsection, or view the entire handout, your choice:)
Just roll your cursor over the selected handout and viola, the subsections pop up. You can also translate each handout to over 10 different languages, by just using the translation flags at the bottom of the page.
Please let us know of any comments you have about the new format and have your colleagues sign up for theCAP4Kids mailing list at
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Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
New hotline helps families find free summer meals for kids
Starting this week, families in Philadelphia can call a toll-free hotline to find nearby locations that offer free summer meals for children. Operated by the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, the hotline is 1-855-252-MEAL (6325). Families can also text “MEAL” to 84700
to receive a call back.
“During the regular school year, tens of thousands of low-income students rely on free or reduced-price meals at school,” said Carey Morgan, Coalition Executive Director.
“But when school is out and they’re not getting that food, they face higher risks of hunger and malnutrition. The Philly Summer Meals Hotline will help families fill that void, by referring them to nearby recreation centers, parks, churches and community organizations that offer free meals to kids and teens.”
Last year, more than 119,000 children in Pennsylvania received summer meals. But that’s less than one-fourth of the 553,000 low-income children who received free or reduced-priced lunch during the regular school year—a sign that many low-income children who need summer meals aren’t getting them, according to a recent report from the Food Research and Action Center. Recent budget cuts have also forced the School District of Philadelphia to reduce the number of summer programs it offers, meaning fewer students will be eating free meals in summer school this year.
Despite the change, “there are still nearly 1,000 sites serving free summer meals in Philadelphia, so there’s no reason any child should go hungry this summer,” Morgan said.
Free summer meals are available to children age 18 and under. There is no registration or income requirement at most sites.
Visit for more information..
Text “MEAL” to 84700 to receive a call back from the coalition.
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THIS WEEK
A night of encouragement, uplifting inspiration, laughter,fellowship, food & fun with hostess Dezzieof Praise 103.9FM, .
Tap into the Life of Brother Marcus on
Friday July 20th at 7pm.
658 North Evergreen Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
While having the opportunity to meet Brother Marcus up close & personal you willl also enjoy heavenly sounds from Special Guest Tamika Patton,awesome sounds of the Joe Dingle Trio, Mahogany Pollard, Aaron Thomas, Kee Kee Rossand many, many more.
This is a night of inspiration with "Your Brother Talking" sharing Elements of Inspiration and his life testimony. Come out and experience some of the benefits that of the new endeavors that Bro. Marcus is working on to help keep us focused and inspired.
Tickets are $30.00. You can obtain tickets by calling (856) 418-0329 or visit
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Weekend Of Peace
Our annual “Who’s got Game” police and community basketball competition series will be taking place on Wednesday July 25th at James Wright Recreation Ctr. 34th & Haverford Ave.; Christy Recreation Ctr. 56th & Christian Sts.; Simons Recreation Ctr. 7200 Woolston St.; PAL Ctr. 10th & Pike Sts.; Eastwick Recreation Ctr. 80th St. & Mars Pl.,
The Universal Million Woman Movement's
Lil' Sistahs "Talent Search" 2012
Are You or Someone You Know A Talented
- Singer/Vocalist
- Dancer (any type)
- Poet/Spoken Word/(Positive) Rapper
- Musician
- Drama/Actress
- Writer/Composer
learn more about an array of African traditions and culture (and the Black experience in America particularly music and entertainment), and positive comradery and competition.
Auditions Begin July 24, 2012 at the
Dendy Recreation Center
located at
10th & Oxford St.
from 4:00-5:30 PM
Registration Is Required
Applications Forms Can Be pick Up Beginning Tues July 17, 2012
At The Following Locations:
Central -Main Branch Library 1901 Vine St.
Dendy Recreation Center 10th & Oxford Sts
Anderson Recreation Center 5301 Overbrook Ave.
Wynnefied Library 5325 Overbrook Ave.
Additional locations will be added soon.
You can have one e-mailed by contacting:
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Nelson Mandela Day announced as global day of action
Mandela Day on July 18th
is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, and the ability to make an impact.
The Mandela Day campaign message is simple: Nelson Mandela gave 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. Everyone can give 67 minutes of their time. Mandela Day is a call to action for individuals - for people everywhere - to take responsibility for changing the world into a better place, one small step at a time, just as Mandela did.
For more details, go here.
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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORUNITIES
Job Fair of Philadelphia
Thursday, July 26, 2012, 10AM - 1PM
Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel
640 W Germantown Pk, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Philadelphia Opportunity Expo (Veterans & Spouses)
Thursday, July 26, 2012, 11AM – 3PM
Lincoln Financial Field
1020 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
HEALTH MATTERS
PCA offers produce vouchers to low-income older adults
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has begun distributing Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program produce vouchers as part of an annual program to encourage seniors to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eligible Philadelphia seniors can receive $20 worth of vouchers for use at certified Farmers’ Markets in Philadelphia. The program also increases awareness of sources of fresh produce in local communities.
Income-eligible Philadelphia residents, age 60 or older by December 31, 2012, may receive the vouchers at PCA, 642 North Broad Street in Philadelphia (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and at other designated sites. Vouchers will also be distributed at the Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Arch Sts., on July 11th and 18th, from 10am to 2pm. Proof of age and residency in Philadelphia must be presented to receive vouchers. Acceptable forms of identification include Pennsylvania driver’s license, Pennsylvania non-driver’s ID, or a utility bill.
Income guidelines apply. For questions about eligibility and more information, including voucher distribution sites, call the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040.
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FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Mill Creek Farm stand, 49th and Brown (no chemicals)
Saturdays 11 am – 2 pm
Farmers’ Market, 52nd and Haverford
Wednesdays 1 pm – 5 pm
|267.242.5339 millcreekurbanfarm.org
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GREEN PIECE
DR. PATCH ADAMS PREPARES TO BUILD A SOLAR FREE CLINIC ON A FIVE ACRE LOT IN NORTH PHILLY (west Allegheny @ 17th St.) to be surrounded by orchards, gardens, playground, providing primary care and green jobs training.
Donations are requested for pavement removal and soil remediation, greenhousing, building supplies, plantings, office, medical and dental supplies.
For info 215.805.8330 or patchadamsclinic.org
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Recycling Services Inc. in Pottstown takes styrofoam on Saturday and Tuesday mornings.
For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Philly
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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION
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SpotLight On Our Efforts
THE FRONTAL ATTACK
by the The Nation of Islam to check the violence tearing down what is left of The National Black Community.
Rather than conduct it's Men Meeting Monday evenings, the Fruit of Islam (The Men) have mobilized in the streets in a reported "100" cities across America. The objective is to organize community wide efforts of every element in the community to clean up the so-called "up tick in violence" that haunts us. Whatever city we happen to be in, please report back if you intend to relate in some way to this important, historic initiative effort, led by Minister Louis Farrakhan, The National Representative of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
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AFRICAN UNITY IS A MUST!!!
Greetings Family of the Agogo Center
My name is Sister Basiymah Muhammad Bey
I am reaching out to you as the coordinatorof the 21st century annual Marcus Garvey Community Parade and Birthday Celebration Festival. Working to Keep the Culture Alive
We bring you this year another example of Garveyism as we join together to collaborate on Violent issueseffecting Black (African) People such as Violence in the schools, Police brutality, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Elder Abuse, Health Care, Culture, Education, Prisons and others